Podcast Episodes

🌹Impossible to Kill Perennials New for the Gardens🌹

Episode 776

Ken and Lisa Lain, the Top 10 Gardeners, are here! Just got in some new, impossible-to-kill varieties that are sure to thrive in our Arizona heat.

Check out the compact and colorful Neptune Catmint, …

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

🌼The Future of Gardening - Exciting Plants and Products for 2025 and Beyond🌼

Episode 775

Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, here! The Future of Gardening is HERE! I just returned from the Cultivate trade show, and wow, the future of gardening is brighter (and maybe even glow-in-the-dark!) th…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

🍓How to Grow Better Berries in the Landscape🍓

Episode 774

Hey there, Watters friends! Ken and Lisa Lain are here! We're ready to help you grow the tastiest berries in your backyard.

Imagine juicy raspberries, plump blueberries, and sweet strawberries burs…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

🌡️Beating the Heat - Strategies to Protect Plants from Extreme Weather🌡️

Episode 773

Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, here! The Arizona summer sun can be intense, but don't let it stress out your plants.

First things first, water early in the morning before the heat sets in. Your plant…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

🎙️Welcome to 'The Top 10 Gardener Podcast' with Ken and Lisa Lain! 🎙️

Episode 772

Ken & Lisa Lain, the Top 10 Gardeners. Transform your yard with our Top 10 Shrubs for summer, providing vibrant hues and elegance all season long. Beat the heat with the best shade trees for Verde Va…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

🌻Garden Class Insights: Creating a Bird-Friendly Garden with Sunflowers and More 🌻

Episode 771

Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, here, Birds, birds, birds, birds, I love and garden for the birds.

I've noticed one plant they really enjoy, especially the smaller finches and sparrows. They really, r…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

🌲Ultimate Privacy_ Best Screens and Hedges for Seclusion🌲

Episode 770

Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, here! Ever feel like your backyard's a bit too open? Like you're waving to the neighbors while grilling burgers? Well, let's create your own secret garden!

Big & Fast E…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

🌵Xeriscape Landscapes for Stunning Beauty🌵

Episode 769

Ken and Lisa Lain, the Top 10 Gardeners, are here! With minimal water usage, you can transform your garden into a stunning xeriscape landscape.

Embrace the beauty of drought-tolerant plants that th…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

🌱Erosion Control Heroes - Best Groundcovers for Soil Stability🌱

Episode 768

Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, here! It's time to turn to nature's best groundcovers for soil stability.

Cotoneaster, with its sprawling varieties like Coral Beauty and Cranberry, is perfect for cove…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

🌳 Top Shade Trees for the Verde Valley 🌳

Episode 767

Hey there, Watters friends! Ken and Lisa Lain here, Looking for a fast-growing shade tree?

Go for a hybrid elm like Frontier, Alley, or Princeton. These beauties thrive at all elevations, resist bugs…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago